The School of Bonsai – Year 2

With strong foundational education from their first year, students may move on to Year 2 of the School of Bonsai. This curriculum features a more individualized approach as students begin to form their identity as a bonsai practitioner. Whether they prefer to focus on certain species like deciduous cold-hardy varieties, or develop expertise in deadwood carving or refinement wiring, students decide what type of material they will work on. Seminar classes will shift heavily to lecture, demonstration, discussion and group exercises.

In year two, students will need to provide their own course material, whether it be from their own collection, new purchases, or borrowed stock from Bonsai West’s collection.

The School meets once every month: 6 Weekend All-Day Seminars and 6 Weekday Evening Guided Workshops.

Full-day Seminars
The Seminar covers more challenging and abstract content. Throughout the year, each student will be dedicated to expanding on their own desired topics.

Half-day Workshops
The Workshop is an opportunity for students to work directly with Zuma. Bringing their own trees for study, students will document and develop their trees to elevate their personal bonsai collection.